Remote Lead UX/UI Designer | Design Systems & Strategy

Placements24

Gauteng

Remote

ZAR 700,000 - 950,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to lead design initiatives for web and mobile products in a fully remote, remote-first team. You will drive user research, design systems, and high‑fidelity prototyping, collaborating with product managers, engineers, and fellow designers.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of UI/UX experience, a strong portfolio, and expertise in Figma/Sketch/Creative Suite.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of professional UI/UX design experience for digital products.
Portfolio demonstrating user research, interaction design, visual design, and prototyping.
Experience with usability testing and design systems preferred.
Strong communication and ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

Lead design process for new features and products from research to high‑fidelity mockups.
Develop and maintain user flows, journey maps, and personas.
Create intuitive interfaces across web and mobile platforms.
Conduct user testing and iterate based on feedback.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and marketing teams.
Champion user‑centered design principles and best practices.
Contribute to evolution of design system for consistency and scalability.
Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback.
Stay updated on UI/UX trends and tools.